The silver-white moonlight shone on the ground. The wealthy families in the city lit candles and began to enjoy the extravagant nightlife.
However, the commoners did not have much to do at night. They basically went to sleep as soon as it was dark.
Liu Mingyue lightly tapped her feet. Borrowing the bright moonlight, she leaped across a pitch-black bungalow and headed toward the Zheng Family's courtyard.
In ancient times, the architectural style of the large courtyards was similar. There was basically a courtyard inside the main gate that led directly to the main hall. On both sides of the main hall, there was a backyard. If the family was rich, it would definitely be extremely luxurious. The backyard not only had a house for the owner to rest in, but also a garden for the owner to enjoy. There were all kinds of rare herbs, flowers, birds, fish, and insects in the garden. It was beautiful.
The Zheng Family Compound that Liu Mingyue had infiltrated today was a classic example of luxury.
When Liu Mingyue entered, she felt that it was rather strange. Ordinary martial arts aristocratic families could not afford to live in such a courtyard. It should be known that the buildings of the Murong family had been accumulated over hundreds of years. This was called a foundation. She had never heard of a Zheng family with such a foundation.
Moreover, the Zheng Family was not the royal palace or the Imperial Residence of the Prime Minister. There were actually guards patrolling back and forth at night.
Liu Mingyue carefully searched for Zheng Kun's location. After all, she wouldn't know if the Zheng Family didn't come. She was shocked when she came. They actually divided many courtyards.
"Strange, it's really strange."
After exiting the first courtyard, Liu Mingyue sneaked into the next. Fortunately, the guards were patrolling outside the courtyard, but there were no guards inside. This made it much easier for Liu Mingyue to search. The Zheng family probably thought that no one could sneak into the inner courtyard, or that those who could enter the inner courtyard were all experts. Those guards were completely vulnerable, so it was better not to let them come in and disturb her.
Once again, they came to a room with flickering candlelight. Liu Mingyue gently broke the paper window and looked inside.
A servant girl was changing the woman's clothes. Although she was called a woman, she actually looked to be in her early twenties. She was bright and beautiful. If it wasn't for her bun and dark clothes, Liu Mingyue would have thought that she was a young girl.
"Xiao Tao, where's Old Master?"
"Madam, Master said that he has something to do and is in the study. He asked you to sleep first. He will come back later.”
Hearing this, Liu Mingyue's expression changed.
"There are already dozens of people, but you're still busy all day. You don't know how to enjoy life.”
Xiao Tao did not dare to comment on the woman's words. Otherwise, if it were to reach Old Master's ears, he would suffer.
"Alright, go down after the lights are out.”
"Yes, Madam."
After Xiao Tao helped the woman to bed, she blew out the candles on the table, closed the door, and went out.
Liu Mingyue followed Xiao Tao and landed behind her. She pressed on her acupoints, not forgetting her mute acupoints. Then, she held her waist and found a dark room to hide in. After entering, Liu Mingyue did not forget to check the situation in the room. It was probably a guest room, but there was no one in it.
Liu Mingyue's face was covered. Her left hand was wrapped around Xiao Tao's waist, and her right hand was on Xiao Tao's tender neck. She was only waiting for a gentle force to end her.
There was no candlelight in the room, but it did not stop Xiao Tao from being afraid. Anyone who was captured in the middle of the night and now that their lives were on the line would be afraid.
Liu Mingyue's voice turned into a man's as she threatened," Listen up, I'll release your mute acupoint later. If you dare to shout, hmph…"
Xiao Tao could not move or make a sound. She could only blink. She did not know if the other party would know that she had agreed. What if the other party misunderstood and wanted to kill her? She was even more afraid.
Liu Mingyue gently tapped Xiao Tao's neck and said," Alright, I'll ask you something next. If you dare to lie, I'll come back for you."”
"Alright…alright." Xiao Tao said with a trembling voice.
"What's your master's name?"
"Zheng... Kun."
"Very good. Where is he now?"
"In the study of the Plum Garden, most people are not allowed to enter.”
"Where is the Plum Garden?"
"After leaving Orchid Garden, turn right and you'll see it. Orchid Garden is the courtyard we're staying in now.”
"Mm, not bad. I'll touch your sleeping acupoint later. If you're lying, I'll come back.”
"No, I'm telling the truth.”
After Liu Mingyue pressed on Xiao Tao's sleeping acupoint, she placed her on the bed and was about to get up to leave. However, she stopped in her tracks and pinched the little girl's little face before leaving.
There were more guards between the Orchid and Plum Gardens than anywhere else. These two courtyards were probably more important, but it was still not a problem for Liu Mingyue.
As soon as they entered the plum garden, they could see a row of houses in front of them under the moonlight. There was a small pond between the door and the house. The stone bridge on the pond was winding. People could walk around to enjoy the scenery in the garden.
"You really know how to enjoy yourself."
Liu Mingyue muttered to herself as she headed towards the only room with light in the garden.
"Zheng Kun, you really know how to enjoy yourself?"
As soon as Liu Mingyue came out of the house, she heard a sound coming from inside. She secretly drooled on her index finger. Liu Mingyue tore through the paper and looked inside.
There were two people sitting opposite each other in the room. Liu Mingyue could only see their sides. One of them was about fifty years old and was dressed in luxurious clothes. He should be Zheng Kun. The person opposite him was dressed in black and had a mask on, so she couldn't see him clearly.
Liu Mingyue only took a glance and squatted down to listen. After all, if she stared at them for too long, it would easily attract their attention. When it came to fighting one against two, the outcome would be unpredictable. If she failed once, it would be even more difficult to come again.
"Sir, I don't dare."
"You don't dare? Hehe, look at your appearance and your luxurious courtyard. You don't dare? Hmph hmph."
"Milord, I have never forgotten Master's great matter.”
"I'm warning you for the last time, Young Master is already an adult, who knows when he'll make a move. If by that time…the funds can't keep up, hmph, be careful of your dog life.”
"Yes, my lord."
"Tell your youngest son to restrain himself and not cause trouble in the martial world. There are women everywhere, but he just has to steal food in front of his own door. Be careful not to ruin his master's plans.”
"Yes, my lord."
"Don't think that just because the old master hasn't shown himself these few years, you're so bold. If it wasn't for your years of hard work, I would have dealt with you long ago.”
"Yes, sir. I understand."
"I should go. I just came to remind you today that you should take care of yourself. The old master is always paying attention to the situation in Jianghu.”
"Farewell, sir."
Liu Mingyue wanted to dodge, but the man in black didn't go through the door. Instead, he jumped out of the window.
"I thought it was some prince who wanted to rebel, so it was Murong Bo, that old fellow's chess piece. Fortunately, Murong Bo didn't come personally, or else it would be troublesome.”Liu Mingyue analyzed silently.
? Zheng Kun closed the window and sneered," Hmph, you want to rebel? How naive. I won't die with you. When the time comes…hehe."”
Liu Mingyue laughed in her heart." I didn't expect that even a chess piece would be clearer than that old fellow.”
Liu Mingyue wanted to go in and finish off Zheng Kun. After all, the two of them did not notice her presence just now, so their martial arts should be weaker than hers. However, in order to complete the one-hit kill, Liu Mingyue held back and waited for Zheng Kun to come out because that was the moment when he was most relaxed.
For some reason, Zheng Kun was still in the room. Liu Mingyue glanced inside and saw Zheng Kun writing something with a pen. Because it was too far away, Liu Mingyue couldn't see it clearly. However, she didn't need to know that her purpose in coming was to kill.
An hour later, when Liu Mingyue's patience was about to run out, Zheng Kun stood up.
Hearing the commotion in the room, Liu Mingyue silently leaned against the door. Once Zheng Kun came out, she would give him a thunderous blow.
Liu Mingyue circulated her palms and heard the sound of the door opening. Just as Zheng Kun took a step forward, Liu Mingyue, who was already prepared, attacked Zheng Kun with her right palm. The palm wind whistled and carried the power of lightning. If this palm hit, even if it didn't die, it would be severely injured.
When Zheng Kun heard this, he was shocked. It was too late to fight back now. Zheng Kun could only dodge. However, Liu Mingyue's attack would not fail. However, Zheng Kun had decades of martial arts. Although he had not been in Jianghu for a long time, his martial arts had never fallen behind.
At the critical moment, Zheng Kun forced his body to retreat. With a " pa ", Liu Mingyue's right palm landed on Zheng Kun's left arm, dislocating his left arm and breaking his bones.
Liu Mingyue wanted to take out the heart but failed. However, she had crippled one of Zheng Kun's hands. Luckily, she was still alive. Zheng Kun took this opportunity to retreat into the house.
Liu Mingyue didn't plan to give Zheng Kun any time to catch his breath. She moved her feet and followed him into the room. She used her left hand. Although Zheng Kun couldn't catch his breath, it gave him time to react.
Ignoring the pain in his left hand, Zheng Kun put his right index finger and middle finger together and used Soul Stealing Finger. Just as Liu Mingyue's left palm was about to touch her chest, he strangely tapped on her forearm.
Liu Mingyue's arm hurt slightly, and her palm moved down under the force. Her left palm, which was supposed to hit Zheng Kun's chest, also landed on Zheng Kun's abdomen. The power was also reduced, but it still made Zheng Kun grunt. He felt a sweet taste in his throat, but he endured it and did not spit out blood.
That finger attack just now was executed by Zheng Kun under the influence of his good fortune, so Liu Mingyue did not use all her strength. She would not be so lucky after that.
His left arm was heavily injured, and his abdomen was hit. Zheng Kun could not use 60% of his full strength. Liu Mingyue attacked again. Zheng Kun wanted to use the Soul Stealing Finger to resolve it, but Liu Mingyue also understood the characteristics of the Soul Stealing Finger.
Liu Mingyue's left palm came again. Zheng Kun swung his right wrist, wanting to tap Liu Mingyue's left wrist from the side to break the technique. Liu Mingyue also twisted her left wrist. Just as Zheng Kun's fingers were about to touch, her left hand slid past Zheng Kun's fingers and grabbed Zheng Kun's right wrist.
Then, Liu Mingyue swung her right palm towards Zheng Kun's chest. Zheng Kun's left hand was crippled and his right hand was restrained. He could only use his left foot to dodge the attack. However, Liu Mingyue was faster than him. He only had time to turn his body slightly. Liu Mingyue's palm had already imprinted on his chest. However, this turn of his body had relieved some of the force and he did not die on the spot.
Zheng Kun's body shook and his internal energy surged. He broke free from Liu Mingyue's left hand and ran out of the window. If he didn't leave now, he wouldn't be able to leave.
After all, Zheng Kun's internal strength was stronger than Liu Mingyue's. Liu Mingyue was caught off guard and managed to break free. However, seeing that the other party was about to run, Liu Mingyue quickly chased after him.
Zheng Kun was already an arrow at the end of its flight. How could he escape from Liu Mingyue, who had used Subtle Steps on Waves? Liu Mingyue caught up to him as soon as he reached the window.
A ruthless look flashed across Zheng Kun's eyes. He turned around to meet the attack, but he used the last move of the Soul Stealing Finger, Soul Seizing. Once this move was used, his entire body would be filled with flaws. If it was not the enemy who died, it would be him. It was truly a desperate move, and if he did not live, he would die.
Liu Mingyue saw it clearly, so how could she risk her life to fight him? She relied on the subtlety of the Wave Subtle Steps to dodge in a small area. If Zheng Kun used this move at his peak, Liu Mingyue would never be able to dodge it. However, at this moment, he was already powerless to turn the situation around.
Zheng Kun's attack had just ended when Liu Mingyue's palm landed on his chest. Zheng Kun vomited blood and died on the spot.
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